Rule #12
This morning Tony was almost the first one at work. Only Gibbs was waiting for him outside the elevator and before Tony could step out Gibbs came forward and pushed Tony back in. He set the elevator into motion and stopped it. Then he headslapped Tony.
"Morning Boss." Tony said a little confused. "What did I do?"
"You are breaking my rule. Again."
"Which rule?" Tony asked.
"12. I saw you and Ziva at a restaurant last night." Gibbs impression was stern.
"We are not dating. I just took my roommate out for dinner." Tony said.
"Your roommate?"
"Yes, Ziva has lived with me since she was in Israel. You said she is not supposed to be alone until we know she is not a target. And Bodner is still out there." Tony explained.
"And are you sleeping together in your bed?"
"Of course not…! What do you think?! My bed was much too small for that… I bought a new one." Tony said and ducked because he expected another headslap.
Gibbs rubbed his forehead. He had seen this coming. And still…
"So you two are in a relationship." He said.
"Yes, but we are not dating, never were." Tony insisted.
Gibbs nodded: "Alright. New rule 12 for you two…" he said and set the elevator into move: "Don't make me a grandfather before I retire."